Masters Program in International Business (MPIB)
Academic Year 2006-08

It is a two-year full-time residential course. It is an intensive course specifically designed for a rewarding career in management, globally. Students from diverse academic backgrounds: engineering, pharmacy, physics, mathematics, biotechnology, economics, commerce, etc., provide a wholesome tone to this unique and interactive program. 
The program is a unique blend of theory and practices in business, both domestic and international.

Eligibility

Graduates (12 years + 3 years) from a recognized University with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in graduation. (This is the minimum percentage that must appear on the graduation Degree certificate and mark list). Candidates appearing for the qualifying exam in April 2006 may also apply. Admission of such candidates will be provisional and will be automatically cancelled in the event of non-fulfillment of the above requirements, or if the degree certificates are not produced before October 2006.

Additional Eligibility conditions for Industry Sponsored Category
Candidate may be an employee, being selected for fast-track movement by the organization, or

Candidate may be son / daughter of proprietor / owner / senior executive, in an organization / Industry (Public or Private) and should be sponsored by that organization

Sponsoring company must undertake to offer / arrange for the candidate's summer and final placement. Students sponsored by Limited companies with turnover more than Rs. 25 crores will be given preference. (Application should be only as per the given format and should be on the letterhead of the Sponsoring Company)

Additional Eligibility conditions for NRI / Foreign Nationals Category
Candidates with NRI Parentage
This category is for those Candidates of NRI parentage, who are studying in India. Such candidates would be required to attach proof of their parents' NRI status (copies of relevant pages of parents' passports, along with the overseas employer's certificate issued to parents). Admission to this category is through SNAP.
International Students: Comprises of
a) Foreign Nationals: those who hold foreign passports.
b) Non-Resident Indians: those who have passed their last qualifying exam outside India.
c) PIOs: Persons of Indian Origin (as per Government of India's definition).
Students who fall under these specifications would need to contact: -
The Office of the International Admissions,
International Students Cell,
Symbiosis Society, S.B. Road,
Pune-411004, Maharashtra, India.
Tele: +91[20]25652444 Extn. 145/150
Fax: +91[20]25659209
E-mail: int.admissions@symbiosis.ac.in
Website: www.symbiosissociety.org

Candidates may apply for admission in any of the above categories subject to fulfilling the respective eligibility conditions.

Checking of Eligibility
Eligibility for the category will be checked at the time of GD / PI. All requisite documents should be submitted at that time. Any candidate included in the merit list, but not fulfilling eligibility criteria, will automatically lose his/her candidature.
Preference: Engineering graduates, graduates from disciplines like Pharmacy, Biotechnology & CA / CFA / ICWA/ CS (completed) will be given preference. Work experience of more than one year and less than 4 years will also be granted preference.

How to Apply
Registration for SNAP Test is compulsory.
Appear for SNAP Test on Sunday, 18th December, 2005.
Apply on-line at www.siib.ac.in and follow instructions and forward SIIB's Online Registration print out to SIIB.
Two Modes of Procurement of Prospectus of MPIB (2006-2008)
From SIIB office: Send a demand draft of Rs. 1000/- in favour of 'Director Symbiosis Institute of International Business' payable at Pune, along with Online Registration Print out to SIIB. Write Name and SNAP ID on the reverse of the DD.
SIIB Office Address:
Symbiosis Institute of International Business,
Symbiosis Infotech Campus,
Plot No. 15, Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park,
MIDC, Hinjewadi,
Pune - 411 057
Maharashtra

From: IMS Learning Resources Pvt. Ltd. / Professional Tutorials / Career Forum: Against cash payment of Rs.1000/-, submit the Payment Authentication Proforma along with Online Registration Print out to SIIB.

* Submission of Online Registration Print out is mandatory.
* Last date of online registration is 5th January, 2006.
* Last date of receipt of Online Registration Proforma / Payment Authentication Proforma at SIIB is 7th January, 2006.
* On line applicants need not send hard copy of application again.

Application in Multiple Categories
The purchase of the prospectus entitles the candidate to apply in any one category. However, candidates may apply in more than one category, on payment of Rs. 500/- for every additional category chosen, provided the eligibility conditions for the concerned category are fulfilled (eg. An NRI candidate may, if eligible, apply for the sponsored and open category on additional payment of Rs. 1000/- to register in all three categories) .

Selection Process
Phase-I:
Candidate has to appear for SNAP Test on 18th December 2005. The SNAP test score will be one of the parameters for short-listing the candidates for GD/PI. Other parameters include academic background and work experience.
Phase-II:
Group Discussion, Personal Interviews, Group Test & Written Communication Test. The Group Discussion will be based on a case study which will be followed by personal interview. The Group Test would evaluate the soft skills required in a managerial position.
Final Selection:
The final selection of students will be based on the performance in Phase I and Phase II. The weightage will be as follows: -
Written Test: 40%
Group Discussion: 20%
Interviews: 20%
Written Communication: 10%
Group Test: 10%

Important Dates

SNAP Test 2005 Last date for online registration for SNAP: 26th Nov 2005
Last Date for payment: 30th Nov 2005 
SNAP Test Date: 18th Dec 2005; Timing: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
SNAP Test Result 7th Jan 2006
MPIB 2006-2008
Sale of Prospectus Starts: 3rd Oct 2005
Last date for Online Registration: 5th Jan 2006
Last date for receipt of DD / online registration print out / Payment Authentication Proforma: 7th Jan 2006
List of candidates short listed for GD / PI: 21st Jan 2006, 4.00 pm

Contact
For details, contact:
Symbiosis Institute of International Business (SIIB),
Symbiosis Infotech Campus,
Plot No. 15, Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park,
MIDC, Hinjewadi,
Pune - 57.
Tel: 020-22934314/ 17/ 18/ 19
Fax: 020-22934316
Email: admissions@mail.siib.ac.in
Website: www.siib.ac.in